Calvin Austin III scored touchdowns on a 73-yard punt return and a 29-yard toss from Russell Wilson to push the host Pittsburgh Steelers past the New York Giants 26-18 on Monday night.

SAN FRANCISCO — Steve Kerr and everybody else in the building breathed a deep sigh of relief Monday when they received the results of an MRI on Steph Curry’s left ankle.

NEW YORK — Freddie Freeman hit a two-run homer in the first and Walker Buehler pitched five innings of two-hit ball as the Los Angeles Dodgers pulled within one win of their eighth World Series title in team history with a 4-2 victory over the New York Yankees on Monday night.

The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series is a timely boon for MLB, according to sports analysts who say the cast of high-profile players from marquee franchises has global appeal and could generate unprecedented TV ratings.

Ivica Zubac had 23 points, 18 rebounds and six assists and James Harden added 23 points and 11 assists to help the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Warriors 112-104 in Golden State’s home opener Sunday night.

Brock Purdy passed for 260 yards and one touchdown and also rushed for a score as the San Francisco 49ers notched a 30-24 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night at Santa Clara, Calif.

By Conor Langs

LAS VEGAS — The contract of Aces general manager Natalie Williams is not being renewed, the team announced Saturday morning, describing the move as part of a “restructuring of the front office.”

Running back Dalvin Cook will make his Dallas Cowboys debut Sunday when he is activated from the practice squad for a road game against the San Francisco 49ers, NFL Network reported Saturday.

As an exclamation point on preliminary warmups before every Chiefs game, Patrick Mahomes flicks the football as if shooting a so-called teardrop jumper through the waiting arms of a teammate simulating a basket.

For more than three quarters, Washington put together a solid performance on special teams.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa indeed cleared concussion protocol, as expected this week and announced by coach Mike McDaniel Friday.